Trains Quiz

Richard Trevithick built the first full-scale working railway steam locomotive in 1804. It ran on the Penydarren Ironworks railway in Wales.

The Shanghai Maglev is currently the fastest commercial train service.

The United States has the largest railway network in the world, with over 250,000 kilometers of track. The network is primarily used for freight transportation and plays a crucial role in the country’s economy.

The Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia stretches over 9,200 km, connecting Moscow to Vladivostok.

The first metro service, known as the London Underground, began operations on January 10, 1863, with the Metropolitan Railway connecting Paddington to Farringdon Street.

The Orient Express, inaugurated in 1883, was known for its luxurious accommodations and international route.

George Bradshaw, a British cartographer, introduced the first standardized railway time-tables in 1839, revolutionizing train scheduling and travel planning.

Japan introduced the Shinkansen or “bullet train” in 1964, the world’s first high-speed rail system.

The standard gauge for most railways around the world is 1.435 meters (4 ft 8½ in), which allows interoperability of rolling stock.

The Trans-Siberian Railway connects Moscow to Vladivostok, spanning over 9,200 km across Russia from west to east.